Marcel Dionne NHL Hall of Fame

Marcel Dionne Hall of Fame NHL

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Marcel Dionne

Inducted:
1992

Marcel Dionne NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)

Born: 
August 3, 1951
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada

Position:
Centre

College:
St. Catharines Black Hawks

Marcel Dionne was one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, known for his incredible consistency, speed, and offensive talent. Playing from 1971 to 1989, Dionne suited up for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers. He finished his career with 731 goals and 1,040 assists for 1,771 points in 1,348 games, ranking among the all-time leaders in scoring.

Despite never winning a Stanley Cup, Dionne was a dominant force on the ice, especially during his time with the Kings as the centerpiece of the famed "Triple Crown Line." He won the Art Ross Trophy in 1980 and was a two-time Lady Byng winner. Dionne's longevity and excellence earned him induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992. While championships eluded him, his legacy as one of the NHL’s greatest pure scorers remains secure.

Dionne's Awards and Records

  • 2× Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner – 1974–75, 1976–77
  • 2× Lester B. Pearson Award winner – 1978–79, 1979–80
  • Art Ross Trophy winner – 1979–80
  • 8× NHL All-Star – 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985
  • 2× NHL first team All-Star – 1976–77, 1979–80
  • 2× NHL second team All-Star – 1978–79, 1980–81

NHL Records

  • 6th all-time in goals (731) as of 2024
  • 7th all-time in points (1,771) as of 2024
  • One of only 10 players in NHL history with 700+ goals
  • One of only 6 players to score 100+ points in 8 different seasons
  • Fastest player to 1,000 career points at the time
  • First Los Angeles Kings player to win the Art Ross Trophy (1980)
  • Member of NHL's 100 Greatest Players list (2017)

    NHL Teams:

    Detroit Red Wings (1971-75)
    Los Angeles Kings (1975-86)
    New York Rangers (1987-89)

    NHL Draft:
    2nd overall, 1971
    Detroit Red Wings

    Number Worn:
    16

    NHL Stats

    Seasons Played:
    19 (1971-1989)
    Games Played:
    1348
    Goals:
    731
    Assists:
    1,040
    Points:
    1,771
    Penalty Minutes:
    600
    International:
    Games Played:
    50
    Goals:
    26
    Assists:
    17
    Points:
    43
    Penalty Minutes:
    24